Bitterly Cold Morning with Risk of Frostbite
Dryden & Vermilion Bay remain in a deep freeze with wind chills near -34°C. Sunshine offers no relief—frostbite risk remains high. Stay warm and layer up!
Winter isn’t letting up in Dryden and Vermilion Bay this morning, as the Arctic air remains firmly in place. At 5:00 AM CST, conditions at the Dryden Airport show a temperature of -24.6°C, but with a northeast wind at 11 km/h, it feels like a brutal -33°C. The humidity sits at 75%, and the barometric pressure is at 103.1 kPa, indicating stable but frigid weather ahead.
Today’s Forecast: Sunshine, But No Warmth
While the sun will shine brightly today, don’t expect it to provide much relief from the cold. The temperature will climb to a high of -16°C, but wind chills will make it feel like -34°C this morning and -22°C this afternoon. The wind will remain light, reaching up to 15 km/h, but with these frigid temperatures, even a light breeze makes a big difference. The UV index is low at 1, so sunglasses may be handy, but the real concern is frostbite—exposed skin can freeze in minutes.
Tonight: A Deep Freeze Under Clear Skies
Expect another brutally cold night as temperatures dip to -26°C. The wind remains at 15 km/h, bringing the wind chill to -24°C in the evening and an icy -34°C overnight. Frostbite is once again a major risk, so if you must go outside, dress accordingly.
Sunday & Monday: No Warm-Up in Sight
Sunday brings more sunshine, but the cold remains relentless. The high will only reach -20°C, with a morning wind chill of -31°C and -25°C in the afternoon. By nighttime, clouds roll in, bringing a 30% chance of flurries and a low of -28°C.
Monday follows a similar pattern, with cloudy skies and another 30% chance of flurries. The high will once again be -20°C, and the nighttime low stays frigid at -28°C.
Wardrobe Recommendations: Winter Survival Mode
This kind of cold isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. Dress in multiple insulating layers, wear a heavy winter coat, and don’t forget thermal socks, insulated gloves or mittens, a toque, and a scarf. Frostbite can set in within minutes, so ensure all exposed skin is covered.
Dryden Weather Trivia: A Record Cold Valentine’s Day!
On February 14, 1938, Dryden set a record low of -40.0°C—talk about a frosty Valentine’s Day! While today’s cold doesn’t break records, it’s certainly up there as a reminder that winter in Northwestern Ontario is not for the faint of heart.
Stay warm and take care, Dryden & Vermilion Bay! If you don’t have to be outside, today is a great day to stay in with a warm drink and a good book.
